Constantly Delayed Sleep schedule — Dr mariano??

[diesiel]

My current issues that come to mind

– Lots of eye floaters+light sensitivty+deteriorated vision (With no physical eye abnormalities)

– Fatigue coupled with big decrease in athletic performance and stamina

– Agitated mood, less positive outlook on life, less motivation

– Delayed sleep schedule; I can never hold down a good sleep schedule, i try to go to bed before 12, works for a week tops, then i relapse and stay up until 4 am, get annoyed with myself the day after and just continue this habit.

[DrMariano2]

From the National Eye Institute (http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/floaters/floaters.asp):

Frequently Asked Questions about Floaters
Floaters and Retinal Detachment
Sometimes a section of the vitreous pulls the fine fibers away from the retina all at once, rather than gradually, causing many new floaters to appear suddenly. This is called a vitreous detachment, which in most cases is not sight-threatening and requires no treatment.

However, a sudden increase in floaters, possibly accompanied by light flashes or peripheral (side) vision loss, could indicate a retinal detachment. A retinal detachment occurs when any part of the retina, the eye’s light-sensitive tissue, is lifted or pulled from its normal position at the back wall of the eye.

A retinal detachment is a serious condition and should always be considered an emergency. If left untreated, it can lead to permanent visual impairment within two or three days or even blindness in the eye.

Those who experience a sudden increase in floaters, flashes of light in peripheral vision, or a loss of peripheral vision should have an eye care professional examine their eyes as soon as possible.

What causes floaters?

Floaters occur when the vitreous, a gel-like substance that fills about 80 percent of the eye and helps it maintain a round shape, slowly shrinks.

As the vitreous shrinks, it becomes somewhat stringy, and the strands can cast tiny shadows on the retina. These are floaters.

In most cases, floaters are part of the natural aging process and simply an annoyance. They can be distracting at first, but eventually tend to “settle” at the bottom of the eye, becoming less bothersome. They usually settle below the line of sight and do not go away completely.

However, there are other, more serious causes of floaters, including infection, inflammation (uveitis), hemorrhaging, retinal tears, and injury to the eye.

[DrMariano2]

When insomnia occurs, it is important to determine if there is excessive norepinephrine signaling is occurring. Norepinephrine is the primary signal for wakefulness and alertness.

Interestingly, we are most alert just before we sleep. And we are the most unalert in the early morning when we wake up.

Other signals such as melatonin, inflammatory cytokines, thyroid hormone, progesterone, cortisol, etc., multiple nutrient factors, environmental factors, and psychological factors influence norepinephrine signaling. Dysfunction and deficiencies in these other areas may lead to excessive norepinephrine signaling, which leads to insomnia – including delayed sleep schedule. Unless the underlying factors influencing norepinephrine signaling are addressed it would be difficult – even with sleep medications – to address insomnia.

[diesiel]

Thank you for your reply Dr M,

I have a feeling the floaters are caused by something more sinister than a vitreous detachment.

I had them come on in large numbers in BOTH eyes simultaneously, i’m pretty sure detachments usually come in one eye first, if they ever hit both eyes that is. Oh and i’m 22 with no history of head trauma.

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